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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for E-commerce in France

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for E-commerce in France

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks summary

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry E-commerce and target country France compared to the global trend. It is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • E-commerce in France ran above market: average click-through-rate (CTR) of 2.02% vs a global baseline of 1.81% (+12% higher), outperforming in 9 of 12 months.
  • Seasonality is evident: both series dipped in November–December before rebounding, with France surging into spring and peaking in early summer.
  • Volatility in France was high: average month-to-month swing of 0.27 percentage points vs 0.05 for the global baseline (about 5x more variable).

Selected trend analysis (E-commerce, France)

  • Overall level:
  • Average CTR: 2.02%
  • High: 2.46% (June 2025)
  • Low: 1.60% (December 2024)
  • Range: 0.85 percentage points
  • Change from first to last month: +11.6% (1.80% in Oct 2024 to 2.00% in Sep 2025)
  • Volatility and notable moves:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 0.27 points.
  • Biggest spike: +0.49 points from May → June 2025 (1.96% to 2.46%).
  • Biggest drop: −0.48 points from June → July 2025 (2.46% to 1.98%).
  • Another sharp rise: +0.40 points in July → August 2025.
  • Seasonal shape:
  • Q4 decline: 1.80% (Oct) → 1.71% (Nov) → 1.60% (Dec).
  • Strong rebound: 1.89% (Jan) → 2.07% (Feb) → 2.28% (Mar), sustaining elevated CTR through spring and peaking in June.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Overall level:
  • Baseline average CTR: 1.81%; high 2.12% (September 2025), low 1.67% (February 2025); range 0.44 points.
  • France ran +0.22 points above the baseline on average (+12% relative).
  • Month-by-month positioning:
  • Above market in 9 months (Oct, Jan–Aug), marginally below in Nov–Dec and again in September.
  • Trend and seasonality:
  • Baseline softened through Q4 2024 (1.76% → 1.69%), flattened in early Q1, then steadily climbed through late summer/early fall, culminating at 2.12% in September 2025.
  • France followed the Q4 dip but accelerated faster in Q1–Q2, with a pronounced early-summer peak (June). The baseline’s rise was steadier and less volatile.

What marketers should note about the timeline

  • France’s trough aligned with December and its peak landed in June, with subsequent swings mid-summer.
  • The global trend improved progressively from spring into late summer, with smaller month-to-month changes than France.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry E-commerce and France helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the E-commerce industry, Facebook ad costs can be varied, with peaks during holiday seasons and competitive product categories. For campaigns targeting France, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. Why we use median instead of average We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

France Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 18Good Friday (Alsace & Moselle)
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 8Victory in Europe Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 9Whit Monday
Jul 14Bastille Day
Aug 15Assumption Day
Nov 1All Saints' Day
Nov 11Armistice Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Saint Stephen's Day (Alsace & Moselle)

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), May–June (spring sales)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might increase during spring holidays when leisure and travel campaigns see higher engagement. Extended 'ponts' (bridge days) in May could create long weekends with lower weekday ad inventory. Late November and December feature steep increases in ad competition. Christmas season may drive peak ad volumes.

What is CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.